Mesoamerican review

• Maya

• Olmec

• Aztec

• Toltec

The purpose of the ritual shown in the picture at right was to -

• take power and control away from the king.

• show the common peoples' dedication to the king.

• inspire younger warriors and prepare them for battle.

• have the gods provide good crops and successful wars.

Where were the Aztecs located?

• A

• B

• C

Where were the Incas located?

• A

• B

• C

Maya = Maize = ____________

• Squash
• Fruit Punch
• Corn
• Beans

What type of farming did the Mayans use?

• terraced farming

• slash and burn farming

• chimapas or floating gardens

• circular crop formations

Where was the Inca civilization located?

• Great Lakes Region

• Valley of Mexico

• Andes Mountains

• Yucatan Peninsula

Which civilization used this type of agriculture?

• Mayan

• Aztec

• Inca

• Hopewell

Why did the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations develop their own social hierarchy?

• to promote organization and order in society

• the gods spoke to the priest and told them to make one

• to determine the order of human sacrifice

• Spanish conquistadors forced them to create one

How were the Mayan and Aztec civilizations similar to each other?

• both practiced a religion based on monotheism

• both lacked a strong central government

• both developed complex calendar systems

• both had military weapons superior to that of the Europeans